About the Dentist
Dr. Scott Ganz, DMD
Dr. Ganz was one of the first surgical prosthodontists placing implants in the United States. He served on the Implant Faculty of many preceptorship programs, is presently on staff at Hackensack University Medical Center and Rutgers School of Dental Medicine Department of Restorative Dentistry. Dr. Ganz has served as a consultant for numerous companies involved with dental implants, imaging, and the high technology arena for the past 28 years. He serves as Co-Director of Advanced Implant Education (AIE), providing LIVE SURGERY hands-on programs at different locations in the United States and international venues.
Education
Dr. Scott D. Ganz graduated from the University of Medicine and Dentistry - New Jersey Dental School, now Rutgers School of Dental Medicine and then completed a three-year specialty program in Maxillofacial Prosthetics at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. Dr. Ganz is well-published in many scientific journals (over 120 articles) and contributed to 15 professional textbooks. He continues to deliver presentations both nationally and internationally as a featured speaker on the Prosthetic and Surgical phases of Implant Dentistry, and is considered one of the world's leading experts in the field of Computer Utilization for Diagnostic, Graphical, Interactive Treatment Planning, CBCT, and CAD-CAM Applications in Dentistry. He has been a featured speaker for most major organizations including AO, AAID, AAOMS, ADA, GNYDM, ICOI, EAO, IAO, HACIS, AACD, and AAED. He currently serves as Editor-n-Chief of the CAD-CAM and Cone Beam International Magazine of Cone Beam Dentistry, Editorial Review Board of the International Journal of Oral Implantology, Associate Editor BMC Oral Health – Digital Dentistry Section, and Past Assistant Editor for the peer-reviewed journal, Implant Dentistry.
Literature
Contributor to 15 scientific textbooks, a regular presenter at global meetings on the Prosthetic and Surgical phases of Implant Dentistry, and a 3-D Imaging Technologies. His book, “An Illustrated Guide to Understanding Dental Implants” available in both English and Spanish, has received wide acclaim as the standard inpatient education texts. In collaboration with esteemed colleagues, Drs. Marco Rinaldi and Angelo Mottola have published a definitive textbook on guided surgical applications that have been translated into Spanish, Italian, Italian, and English.
Industry Involvement
- Editor-n-Chief CAD-CAM & Cone Beam International Magazine
- Associate Editor, BMC Oral Health, Digital Dentistry Section
- Editorial Review Board - International Journal of Oral Implantology
- Board of Directors Clean Implant Foundation
- Board of Directors MINEC – MegaGen International Network of Education and Clinical Research
- US Ambassador Digital Dentistry Society
- Past Board of Directors Digital Dentistry Society
- Past Board of Directors, ICOI ● Assistant Editor Implant Dentistry
- Past-President Computer Aided Implantology Academy (CAI)
- Past-President NJ Section of the American College of Prosthodontists
Professional Organizations
Dr. Ganz is a member of many professional organizations both nationally and internationally, and currently serves as the President of the Digital Dentistry Society - USA Section.
Fellow
Academy of Osseointegration
Fellow
American Academy of Maxillofacial Prosthetics
Diplomate
International Congress of Oral Implantologists
Fellow
International College of Dentists
Life Member
American Dental Association
Past President
American College of Prosthodontists, NJ and the Computer-Aided Implantology Academy (CAI)
An Illustrated Guide to Understanding Dental Implants
Dr. Scott D. Ganz created and published the best-selling patient education book, “An Illustrated Guide to Understanding Dental Implants” which explains the most common procedures involved with dental implants in a non-threatening manner through illustrations and text. This book is still available in both English and Spanish. For anyone interested, the book can also be purchased by sending an email to info@drganz.com.